Ski Area Associate, Snowmaking, Rikert Nordic Center (26-27 Season S0060)

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Pass to Snow Bowl & Rikert

Dependent season passes to Snow Bowl &

Employee Buddy Tickets (5 daily)

30% off in Retail Store

Food & Beverage discount

50% off Weekly Programs (Adult & Kid)

MiddCard Perks: College Store

Access to Athletic Facilities

Job summary

Middlebury College seeks a part-time Ski Area Associate to support the Snow Bowl and Rikert ski areas. This hourly, non-benefits eligible position starts at $21.05 per hour, with increases for returning seasons, and requires flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include snowmaking operations, base lodge support, lift operations assistance, snow removal, event setup, and general ski-area tasks. Safety reporting and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge basic computer skills beneficial.
• Basic First Aid is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow making equipment during ski season.
• Support base lodge operations, lift operations, snow removal, event setup and cleanup, truck loading and unloading, and trash/debris removal as needed.
• Perform assignments per established procedures, practices, and policies.
• Report safety hazards or violations to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide race and event support.
• Assist with search and rescue within ski area boundaries.

Skills

Basic computer skills

First Aid knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The starting rate for the position is $21.05 per hour with increases for each returning season.

The Ski Area Associate provides all aspects of functions to support mountain operations at the Middlebury College Ski Areas at all times providing friendly and professional customer assistance. This is considered a part time non benefits eligible non-exempt position.

• Primary responsibilities include the operation of snow making equipment during the ski season.

• Although not the primary responsibility, the position may be called upon, from time to time, to perform associated Ski Area operations work at the Snow Bowl and Rikert as requested including, but not limited to: supporting base lodge operations, lift operations, snow removal, event set-up and cleanup, truck loading and unloading, and trash/debris removal.

• Perform work assignments according to established procedures, practices, and policies.

• Reports all safety hazards or violations, and problems to supervisor.

• Communicates effectively and appropriately, with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

• Provide race and event support.

• Assist with search and rescue within ski area boundaries.

Come join us and be a part of our team!

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• No specific experience required

• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

• Knowledge Basic computer skills beneficial

• Basic First Aid is beneficial

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifting 20 -30 pounds frequently, occasionally 50 pounds and able to pull 100 pounds occasionally. Work environment is outdoors in the winter. May have Extended periods on foot in rugged terrain.

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Snowbowl/Rikert Employee Benefits:

• Employee Comp Pass (to Snow Bowl & Rikert)

• Employee Dependent Season Passes (to Snow Bowl & Rikert)

  • FT & PT, 1 Adult Dependent + child dependents

• Employee Buddy Tickets to Snow Bowl or Rikert

  • 5 daily tickets (punch pass)

• 30% off in Retail Store

• F&B TDB

• 50% off Adult & Kid Weekly Programs

• MiddCard Perks

  • College Store
  • Access to Athletic Facilities